Physical
Support
65Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Fidough's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Avg
HP37
F
Attack55
D
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk30
F
Sp. Def55
D
Speed65
C
Total312
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight10.9 kg
Base XP62
Abilities
Own TempoTop Pick
Prevents confusion.
KlutzHA
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

This Pokémon is smooth and moist to the touch. Yeast in Fidough’s breath induces fermentation in the Pokémon’s vicinity.

Fidough Weakness

Type-wise, Fidough takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Fidough's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.

Fidough Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Poison, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Bug, Dark
0x (Immune)Dragon
Type ChartGood
2Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Fidough in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Duraludon
Duraludon
SteelDragon
A
Steel is super effective against FidoughView Duraludon →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

Fidough is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dachsbun. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Fidough
Fairy
HP
37
57+20
ATK
55
80+25
DEF
70
115+45
SP.ATK
30
50+20
SP.DEF
55
80+25
SPE
65
95+30
BST
312D-Tier
477C-Tier+165
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Fidough Best Moveset

This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Fidough sticks around, and the Impish nature reinforces physical wall. Wish handles sustain while Owntempo does work passively.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Own Tempo
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Fidough
Impish+DEF

Fidough best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Play RoughSTAB
  • WishRecovery
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • YawnUtility

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Fidough learns Play Rough and Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 10 types extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 3
Lick
D3010030Ghost
Lv 6
Tail Whip
D10030Normal
Lv 11
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 14
Draining Kiss
D5010010Fairy
Lv 18
Play Rough
S909010Fairy
Lv 22
Work Up
C30Normal
Lv 26
Snarl
D559515Dark
Lv 30
Bounce
D85855Flying
Lv 33
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Lv 36
Charm
C10020Fairy
Lv 40
Roar-6
C20Normal
Lv 44
Crunch
D8010015Dark
Lv 47
Wish
S10Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM47
Agility
C30Psychic
TM33
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
TM25
Crunch
D8010015Dark
TM92
Dazzling Gleam
D8010010Fairy
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM56
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
TM35
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM14
Fire Fang
D659515Fire
TM114
Flame Charge
D5010020Fire
TM15
Ice Fang
D659515Ice
TM46
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TM20
Play Rough
S909010Fairy
TM17
Protect+4
A10Normal
TM124
Psychic Fangs
D8510010Psychic
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM85
Substitute
C10Normal
TM21
Thunder Fang
D659515Electric
TM115
Trailblaze
B5010020Grass
TM103
Work Up
C30Normal

Egg Moves

Fidough doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Fidough can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Fidough in Legends: Z-A

No wild encounters for Fidough in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Fidough is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Catch in the wild in:

Then trade to Legends: Z-A.

Fidough Guide

  • Fidough evolves into Dachsbun at level 26. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 312 BST.

  • Fidough evolves into Dachsbun at level 26. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

  • In Legends: Z-A, For a casual playthrough, Fidough works as a placeholder. Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dachsbun. That's where the stats start mattering.

  • Fidough is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.

Game Availability

Since Scarlet & Violet, Fidough has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Fidough has appeared steadily across every generation since.

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